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February 11, 2026 AK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IP was walking on icy surface at mine site camp with right hand in back pocket, Slipped and fell backwards landing on ground fracturing left long finger.

November 16, 2025 AK · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Limited access between the wall, rod holder, drill string required the helper to use an awkward position while attempting to break the drill bit free. When the bit released, EE's foot slipped from the pipe wrench and EE's shin struck the rod holder, causing a laceration requiring stiches.

October 17, 2025 AK · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC · Fall from machine

While stepping down from the driller's platform facing forward, the injured person (driller) placed weight on EE's right foot as EE moved from the step onto the grating. At that moment, EE's right knee buckled, causing EE to lose balance and fall to the ground

August 22, 2025 AK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

After filling a water tote secured in the back of a flatbed LV at the water stand , IP went to dismount from LV bed and felt a crack in their ankle which caused them to slip and fall.

December 9, 2024 AK · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Slipped on ice/snow at the end of shift. On the surface near the admin building.

September 15, 2024 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Helper was dropping the station barricade when the helper tripped over a hose. EE fell forward landing on hand and knees. Took EE to site medic, the medic recommended x-rays. After a CT scan the following day it was discovered EE fractured the knee cap.

May 28, 2024 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Operator slipped on a mud covered step causing a laceration to EE's right hand.

October 2, 2023 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC · Fall from machine

The IP stated that when EE started to get down from the back of a pickup, EE's left knee was at an angle and EE had felt a pop which caused EE to fall to the ground.

August 5, 2023 AK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC · Fall onto or against objects

IP was taking a a pump off of the back of their truck. The pump caught EE's shirt pocket causing EE to lose balance, dropping the pump and falling on top of it. Their safety glasses struck the pump causing a laceration to the corner of EE's left eye. The site PA placed 6 stitches to close the laceration.

July 29, 2023 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

R hand dominate Laborer for RAM. Was climbing down ladders in Mill "press" yesterday. EE slipped and fell approx. 8 ft. EE grabbed the ladder to stop EE's fall resulting in a jolt to R shoulder.

July 24, 2023 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Mechanic fell into the engine compartment, striking L shoulder. EE was on restricted duty for a previous injury to the same arm.

May 6, 2023 AK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was retrieving a hose off the rib, lost their footing, twisting in the process, injuring their knee. Note: Employee was released back to work after being seen offsite. After their next rotation the employee saw an orthopedic specialist and needed surgery. Employees first missed day after surgery was 07/27.

April 13, 2023 AK · Metal/Non-Metal janitor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While on break, employee was carrying a small cardboard box and was walking outdoors from wing 700 towards wing 600, when they slipped and fell on the ice covered parking lot. During the fall the employee injured their right shoulder and wrist and their left elbow.

February 25, 2023 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC · Fall onto or against objects

IP slipped and fell striking lip on the equipment that the IP was working on. IP received 11 stitches.

February 2, 2023 AK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Injured party was stocking a heading with ground support. EE had picked up 6 rock bolts and tripped while walking. EE's thumb went into the slot in the rock bolt and made contact with the rib causing EE to fall and cause injury to their hand.

November 12, 2022 AK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IP was on a loose berm of muck getting into a man basket with weight on both feet, right foot slid down the berm putting the weight on the left foot, injuring it.

October 21, 2022 AK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured party was working at 1998 stope access and stepped up on a windrow. Employee lost footing and rolled left ankle.

September 25, 2022 AK · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IP was trying to pass between the passenger side jack of the Normet powder truck and the right rib. IP stepped along the rib at an angle causing EE to roll EE's ankle as EE stepped around the jack. Reported to the Physicians Assistant and treatment of sprained ankle.

March 31, 2022 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Service crew operator slipped on a rock and fell causing injury to their left knee.

December 28, 2021 AK · Metal/Non-Metal mucking machine operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC · Fall onto or against objects

While stepping down off loader, right foot slipped off of step resulting in shin striking lower step causing laceration of right shin that required sutures.

June 28, 2021 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

IE was working on a small access platform (2 steps) near the Courier Analyzer and turned to step off onto the walkway and misjudged the height of the step and fell onto the walkway.

June 25, 2021 AK · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IP, while performing quality control duties, was looking up, following an air-line, and tripped over a horizontal scaffold pole and fell to the floor. IP attempted to break the fall with IP's left arm. Sustained a closed non-displaced fracture of the left radius.

December 20, 2020 AK · Metal/Non-Metal jumbo percussion drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Jumbo operator slipped while walking in drift. While EE placed arm out to brace self, EE cut hand on a rock which required stitches.

October 18, 2020 AK · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee slipped on ice and sprained shoulder.

February 17, 2020 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

A miner slipped on ice and fell on surface road at beginning of shift. *UPON DEFINITIVE DIAGNOSIS, A SMALL ROTATOR CUFF TEAR REQUIRED SURGERY, AND RETURNED TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED ROTATION WITH RESTRICTIONS ON 3/29/2020.

September 4, 2019 AK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC · Fall from machine

EE was climbing down off the scissor deck when EE lost balance and landed on top of the jack stabilizer housing. For potential severity concerns of the injury to EE's groin, EE was immediately sent to the Hospital ER for evaluation and was placed on Restricted Work Duties.

August 26, 2019 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IW hurt shoulder removing windshield from jumbo. Saw PA in Fairbanks 8/27, MRI 8/28 no definitive diagnosis at time. IW flew home 8/28. Orthopedic specialist seen 9/18 due to appt. availability, Physical Therapy x 3wks started 9/23, with definitive paperwork for no work allowed for IW.

July 21, 2019 AK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A miner was working in L1-876 hanging trough and was unable to reach the wire from the ground and chose to use a 5 gallon bucket to stand on. It became unstable causing miner to fall injuring right knee. Self-treated for 3 days, was sent to Fairbanks for an evaluation, was released to duties as assigned, while on R&R saw personal physician placing miner on No Work as of 07Aug19.

July 15, 2019 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC · Fall down stairs

Team member foot slipped off step resulting in a loss of balance. Team member put out left hand to break fall and sprained shoulder.

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